Commencement Safety
For the safety and enjoyment of all attendees, please review the list of items not permitted in the SECU Arena. We ask that you kindly leave these items at home.
We are excited to celebrate the achievements of our graduates. To help ensure a safe experience for everyone, TU uses magnetometers (walk-through metal detectors) and enforces clear bag guidelines at Commencement.
Magnetometers
Magnetometers are walk-through metal detectors commonly used at stadiums, arenas and other large-scale venues. They are operated by TU staff and contractors. Event staff will guide guests through the magnetometers, and will inspect bags, purses and other items being taken into SECU Arena.
Clear Bag Guidelines
Commencement guests and participants bringing bags larger than 4.5 by 6 inches must use clear plastic, vinyl or PVC bags, such as a one-gallon plastic storage bag. To adhere with TU’s clear bag guidelines, the bags may not exceed 12 by 6 by 12 inches in size. Small personal items, including phones, wallets and keys, may be carried separately but may be inspected upon entry.
Items to Leave at Home
- outside food and beverages (empty refillable water bottles are permitted)
- sticks, poles, flags and signs of any kind
- illegal drugs
- alcohol (opened or unopened)
- opaque backpacks, bags and purses not in adherence with TU’s clear bag policy
- noisemakers of any kind, including air horns
- laser pointers
- weapons of any kind
- OC spray, pepper spray and mace
- e-cigarettes and vapes
- non-ADA compliant service and comfort animals
- selfie sticks, Go-Pro cameras, tripods or monopods
- skateboards, hoverboards, bicycles or scooters
- drones or flying devices
- chairs
- large and golf-type umbrellas
- coolers
- paint, glitter, markers, confetti or streamers
- helium balloons
- cameras with lenses over 8 inches, or that obstruct the view of others
- hard plastic masks or helmets